CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY THREE – IN THE MIDLLE

As the couple continued to open up, Rebecca acted as a mediator, guiding them through their feelings and misunderstandings. It was a role reversal she never expected – the wild child helping her responsible sister navigate the choppy waters of marriage. "You know," Rebecca said thoughtfully, "it sounds like you both want the same thing – to feel seen and appreciated by each other. Maybe instead of trying to be perfect, you could try being real with each other?" Nancy and Leonard looked at each other, a new understanding dawning in their eyes. "She's right," Nancy said softly. "I'm sorry I haven't been more open with you, Leonard. I was so afraid of rocking the boat that I stopped being myself." Leonard took Nancy's hand. "And I'm sorry for getting so caught up in work that I neglected our relationship. You're the most important thing in my life, Nancy. I never want you to doubt that." As Rebecca watched them reconcile, she felt a bittersweet pang in her heart. She was happy for Na